At least one bug not fixed in years

Ive used this app everyday for the last 5 years or so. One bug hasnt been fixed in years: when the app starts while the phone is a low-connectivity area (for example with only GRPS or EDGE available), the app just hangs there, waiting for something. Sometimes it starts after 30 seconds or so, sometimes it just crashes. With the current version, simply switching into Airplane mode enable the app to start. Once started, I can disable Airplane mode and the app works just fine. Ive faced this issue with 3 different iPhones and every version of iOS. Currently, this behavior is every consistent: it happens in every case.

Another issue Im regularly faced with: how the hell did the developer forgot to include a "Check for new issue" button? Sometimes a new issue appears automatically, but in many cases I have to restart the app to get it to perform this check. Clearly a case of form over function.

In the end, great content, but Im not impressed by the app.

Kooorrg about The Economist weekly EU issue, v3.0.5